cape tribulation national park

We hired a car and drove up from Port Douglas. We booked one night at a bed and breakfast in the Daintree.The only reason we came here was because my father recommended it!! There is little information provided about this area and its a shame because its so beautiful!!Definately come up here for a visit. Spend a few hours walking around the beach and doing the boardwalks. The scenery is one of a kind. Just don't swim, because you will probably die. ( the signs for sharks, jelly fish and crocodiles are plastered everywhere )Don't be put off by all the back packers and hippies walking around. This area is perfect for everyone.

We had a great time here. Only problem was that we found it hard to get information about the area before arriving and we probably under allocated our time so it was a good thing the ferry runs until midnight! The boardwalks are easy - pretty much anyone can do them and they are all quite different so I'm glad I did three of them. We saw four cassowaries and a chick (all on the roads and in no great hurry to get off the road). The ferry is pricey ($24 return). Next time I won't do it as a day trip from Palm Cove but instead will stay overnight.

Setting out on this adventure with no expectations and completing it filled with memories and a great adventure is all that once ask for. The journey was a day and could easily have been more. There was enough to do and see to make the day pass quickly. A definite gem for photo taking. Several hikes to choose from, beaches to access altholghdurign the summer there were signs posted not to swim due to stingers and possible crocodiles. The views were stunning and worth the day trip.

We visit the Daintree almost every year, most recently in November 2014. We just love it up there, breath taking views and scenery, beautiful beaches, wildlife, there is plenty to see and do.There are a number of organised tours you can do but if you have your own car it's easy enough to do on your own. There are a number of boardwalks that we really enjoy, this visit we were able to see a male cassowary with chicks on 2 seperate occasions while doing the boardwalk it Myall Beach. We also came upon a single adult cassowary drinking from a stream on the same Boardwalk. Around 10am seamed to be when they were active. If you get a chance, spend a few days exploring. There are plenty of places that serve meals (our favourites are Thornton Beach Cafe, Lynch-Haven & Whet restaurant) and the ice creamery is well worth a visit.

THIS IS A MUST DO. I last went in the dry season a couple of years ago, but the Trip Advisor dates don’t go back that far. Having travelled extensively for work and pleasure in Australia, I think that this is one of the MUST dos for locals and visitors alike. It is almost impassable in the wet season, so stick to the dry season. Taking a 4WD up Cape Tribulation and then onto Cooktown and Cape York, is one of the last great wilderness adventures left in Australia I reckon. The Lion’s Den Hotel on the Bloomfield Track is a good place to stop heading North. The Cape Tribulation scenery is absolutely stunning with wild remote coastline, completely empty beaches, rocky tracks, river crossings, rainforests and waterfalls. Some great walks in Mossman Gorge and the bouncing stones at Thornton Beach are fun (although rumour is the beach has been closed off at the request of traditional owners). Dangerous animals galore (cassowaries, scrub pythons, wild pigs, wild dingoes jellyfish and saltwater crocodiles) will add fission to your overnight camping! But best to go in a 4WD convoy with other likeminded souls, or on an organised tour. As breaking down in a crocodile infested river crossing without experienced backup would be dire. Shops and services are few and far between and very expensive. So take your own food and drinks, and if in a convoy, take spare petrol and mechanical tools as you are pretty much on your own out here.

We did this by car from Port Douglas, via the ferry, and we did Daintree at the same time. A great drive, stunning scenery and lots of walks in the woods. If you are up this way, I strongly recommend this area. It was so good, we came back for a second day.

I ganders my way to the Cape via tour company and couldn't have expected better views! The crabs along the beach make some pretty good photo opportunities with the way they dig their holes.

You should set aside amble time to visit Cap Tribulation National Park especially as the access are either by ferry from the Port Douglas side or by Four week drive (The real stuff - not the sizzy 4x4) from Cooktown.There are really nice nature view and landscape. Be sure to stop and take the board walks through the Rainforest and Swamps.Keep an Eye out for the illusive Cassowary that can be seen here and do give yourself time to get out of the car at frequent intervals.

it takes a little driving to get there from Cairns (and even from Port Douglas), but once you step on that beach......the scenery just blows you away.the only regret I have is to have seen it during low tide. Would have loved to have a glimpse of this paradise when the tide comes in.Along with Mossman Gorge (and anything else in the area really), this is a must see.You will feel like you are in another world, immersed in this "Jurassic Park" scenery.Just one minus......mosquitos, and plenty, day and night. But hey, can't have it all.

We did Cape Trib' in a day with the Daintree. This is a must if you are in the area.We didn't do a tour, but hired a car out of Cairns (approx AU$80 per day with full insurance) and drove ourselves. From there, you can drive yourself to any of the destinations, and basically go at your own pace.We did all of the boardwalks as well as visited the swimming holes along the way.We saw a lot of what the rainforest has to offer, but unfortunately did not come across the elusive Cassowary! All-in-all a great day and well worth the trip.If you are a nature buff, I would highly recommend not bothering with a tour and just doing your own thing - much cheaper and you can go at your own pace.

I loved everything about Cape Trib, we drove right up to Emmogen Creek. I am a scenery freak though so it just gelled with me, the walks were very relaxing, the beaches just stunning. Unsure what people are expecting but there isnt a town there as such & yes it is a long drive just to get to Emmogen Creek but a long drive well worth it if you ask me.

Cape Tribulation National Park basically consists of the world's oldest rainforest and wild, remote beaches with a several self-guided walks in order for people to experience and learn about the forest. There are local maps available that highlight each of the National Park walking tracks (Jindalba, Marrja, Dubuji, Kulki-Cape Tribulation lookout, Mount Sorrow & Emmogen Beach) or check out the National Parks & Wildlife website before you set off. I find it interesting reading some of the reviews, some people seem to appreciate it for what it is...one of the natural wonders of the world...but some seem to need a 'town centre' and someone to tell them what to do and what to appreciate. For those people there are plenty of guided tours of the area where someone can tell you whats special about the area and if you research a bit before you set off driving from Port Douglas/Cairns you'll find plenty of fun tours based in Cape Tribulation that will lend focus to your exploration of the rainforest, beaches, shoreline & reef.Saying that, I would love to see more National Park walks in the area...they are either short of super long and difficult with nothing in between...bring on some bush walks so we can better appreciate & soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful place of worldwide significance. Better road signage would help too.

We self drove from Port Douglas, the trip and spots of interest along the way were worth it. The visit to Cape Tribulation is a great spot for photos and a stretch of your legs along the boardwalk. The beach and views are spectacular - pity about the stingers and the Crocs. The toilets had burnt down day before - I hope there are port-a-loos there now, as it is a morning tea spot for the all the tour buses. We had to drive back to the Whet Cafe for use of their toilets. I had packed a picnic lunch but the spots were in use by the never ending arrival of the tourist buses.

Whilst this spot may be pitched as the junction of the Great Barrier Reef with the Daintree don't let that be the reason you go.Why:- There is not really a lot to do or see- The beach is typical FNQ - Stingers / Croc's, not the best sand (certainly Vs South East QLD and NSW beaches) and limited swell- No real township or hub to Cape Tribulation. Might be ok for a long weekend and visit various individual locations / attractions but not great for the day tripper.- Roads are really twisty / windy - great in the right car and with passengers who are up for good overtaking. Not so good in a slow hire car or stuck behind the tourist busses or slow driving tourists.The highlights for us were seeing a Cassowary cross the road in front of us and being able to claim that we made it as far north as cars can go in FNQ.Worth going to if you are going as part of going to many locations, but would not do it if this was the only or feature of your trip. Too many other great things to do in FNQ (see my other reviews).Unless you really don't like driving, don't go on a tour. They are c$200 per person. You can hire a car for a day and pay the relative admission costs and do what they do far quicker, more flexibility and much cheaper. Simply pick up the brochures to see where they go, choose what you want to do, punch it into Google Maps and do it! P.s. I rely on trip advisor to work out where we go and what we do. My contributions hopefully provide a little back, so please do let me know your feedback - helpful or otherwise.

It was beautiful, but not what I was expecting. We didn't go on a tour, we drove ourselves to Cape Tribulation. The most annoying thing was there not being much of a town centre. We stopped at Mason's Cafe and dipped in Mason's waterhole which was nice, then went for a walk on a boardwalk.. It felt like a waste really as I didn't know the best boardwalk etc. It was surprising. It is a tourist attraction yet there was no real, large information centre. The one near Mason's Cafe and the one in the Daintree Village were not really helpful at all :\Don't be disappointed if this was something you didn't get time to do. Walking around Mossman's Gorge was my favourite part of the Daintree, that was beautiful. Cape Tribulation on the other hand...